About the role
Who we are Lab37 Robotics , is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
About
the role Lab37 Robotics is seeking a PCBA Design Engineer to lead the design, layout, and release of high-reliability PCBAs used in next-generation robotic food-production systems. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Altium Designer, multi-layer PCB layout, and high-speed design practices, along with the ability to collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, controls, and manufacturing teams. You will own multiple boards across motor control, sensors, communications, and power distribution—from early concept through pilot builds and production. What you’ll do Own end-to-end PCB/PCBA design in Altium: Circuit design Schematic capture Component selection Stackup definition Design rules Layout Manufacturing documentation and release packages Design multi-layer boards (4+ layers), including: Controlled impedance routing High-speed interfaces Mixed-signal layouts Apply best practices for SI/PI/EMI: Return path continuity Decoupling strategy Power integrity Shielding, grounding, and noise reduction Incorporate regulatory compliance
requirements: EMC/EMI ESD Electrical safety standards for commercial robotic systems Contribute to CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models) while maintaining design standards Partner with firmware and controls teams on: Board bring-up Debugging Validation testing Iteration based on real-world performance Collaborate with manufacturing partners on: DFM / DFA / DFT Stackup documentation Panelization Test strategy Production issue resolution Interface with external test labs for: Pre-compliance testing Formal certification (FCC, UL, etc.) Failure mitigation Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level architecture decisions What we are looking for 5+ years of experience designing PCBAs for production hardware Proficiency with Altium Designer (schematic, layout, release workflows) Experience with multi-layer boards and high-speed design: Controlled impedance Differential pairs Length matching Via strategies Strong understanding of: Mixed-signal layout Grounding and return paths Decoupling EMI/EMC fundamentals Hands-on experience with: Board bring-up Debugging Cross-functional collaboration Experience with some or all of: Microcontrollers Motor control hardware CAN Ethernet NFC/RFID Familiarity with manufacturing processes: DFM / DFA / DFT Working with CM, fabrication, and assembly vendors Experience with regulatory standards: FCC CE IEC / UL Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative environment